Sidney Toler was an American actor, playwright and theatre director. The second European-American actor to play the role of Charlie Chan on screen, he is best remembered for his portrayal of the Chinese-American detective in 22 films made between 1938 and 1946. Before becoming Chan, Toler played supporting roles in 50 motion pictures and was a highly regarded comic actor on the Broadway stage.
Sidney Toler
Active - 1918 - 1976 |
Birth - Apr 28, 1874 |
Death - Feb 12, 1947 |
Genres - Drama, Comedy, Crime, Mystery-Suspense, Thriller
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Subgenres - Musical, Western Film, Romantic Comedy, Comedy Drama, Detective Film
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Hooper G. Toler Jr.-
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